त्वमग्ने द्युमद्युभिस्त्वमाशुः शुचिर्भवसि विभावसुः। त्वां वर्धन्ति कृष्टयः॥
tvam agne dyumad yubhis tvam āśuḥ śucir bhavasi vibhāvasuḥ | tvāṃ vardhanti kṛṣṭayaḥ ||
Study Guide on Yajurveda Adhyāya 1, Section 31
Act 1
Act I: The Radiant Sustainer
Verses 1, 2
त्वमग्ने यज्ञो विश्वायुरसि देवत्रा गन्तासि होता सद्यः। तं त्वा मर्तस्य सीदतः॥
tvam agne yajño viśvāyur asi devatrā gantāsi hotā sadyaḥ | taṃ tvā martasya sīdataḥ ||
📖 Immersive narrative, word breakdowns, and spiritual context
In these foundational verses, Agni is invoked not merely as terrestrial fire, but as the cosmic principle of light, purity, and universal vitality. The seer recognizes Agni's presence in the daily rhythms of life and in the conscious devotion of humanity, which feeds the inner flame of spiritual aspiration. Furthermore, Agni is identified with the cosmic sacrifice itself. He is the divine priest (Hotṛ) who bridges the gap between mortal existence and immortal divinity, ensuring that human offerings and aspirations reach the higher realms.
💭 Flowing Translation
Verse 1: Thou, O Agni, shining by day, swift, pure, and radiant, art nourished by the aspirations of humanity.
Verse 2: Thou art the sacrifice and the universal life, the swift messenger whom mortals worship.
📝 Scholar's Reading Note
Literally, these verses praise the sacrificial fire; symbolically, Sāyaṇa and Aurobindo interpret Agni as the inner divine Will and consciousness guiding the spiritual seeker.
📚 Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verse 1
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| अग्ने | agne | O Agni |
| शुचिः | śuciḥ | pure |
| विभावसुः | vibhāvasuḥ | radiant giver of wealth |
Verse 2
| Devanāgarī | IAST | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| यज्ञः | yajñaḥ | sacrifice |
| होता | hotā | invoking priest |
| देवत्रा | devatrā | among or toward the gods |
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Memory Hook
Remember Agni as the radiant priest (Hotṛ) and bridge between mortals and gods.